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Claire Dodgson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film editor |
| Years active | c. 1996–present |
| Known for | Minions: The Rise of Gru, Despicable Me 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
| Awards | Nominated for ACE Eddie Award |
Claire Dodgson, ACE, is a British-American film editor best known for her work on major animated feature films, predominantly for the studio Illumination n. She has also edited live-action features, including the blockbuster sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). She is an elected member of the honorary society American Cinema Editors (ACE).[1] In 2018, she was nominated for the ACE Eddie Award for Best Edited Animated Feature Film for her work on Despicable Me 3.[2][3] Dodgson has given interviews about the technical aspects of her work, particularly the differences between editing live-action and animation.[4]
Background and early career
Dodgson is an alumna of the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in the United Kingdom, where she studied film editing.[3] She began her career in editorial departments, contributing to the stop-motion film Corpse Bride (2005) and Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009).[5] She also gained experience in television as a lead editor on the BAFTA-winning children's animated series Charlie and Lola (2006–2007).[6]
Feature film editing
Dodgson is a long-time collaborator with the animation studio Illumination, editing several films within the Despicable Me universe.[7] Her feature editing credits for Illumination include The Lorax (2012), Minions (2015), Despicable Me 3 (2017), and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022).[5] Her ACE Eddie nomination for Despicable Me 3 is considered a highlight of her career, and she frequently speaks on the specialized craft of animation editing.[3][4] She later edited the live-action sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022).[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Corpse Bride | Second Assistant Editor | |
| 2006–2007 | Charlie and Lola (TV Series) | Editor | 13 episodes |
| 2009 | Fantastic Mr. Fox | Editorial Department | |
| 2012 | The Lorax | Editor | |
| 2015 | Minions | Editor | |
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 | Editor | Nominated for ACE Eddie Award[2] |
| 2022 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Editor | |
| 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Editor |
References
- ↑ "ACE Current Active Members". American Cinema Editors. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
Claire Dodgson, ACE
- 1 2 "ACE Eddie Awards Nominations: 'Dunkirk', 'Shape of Water', 'Baby Driver' & More". Deadline Hollywood. January 3, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "NFTS Grads work on Oscar-nominated films". National Film and Television School. January 29, 2018.
Claire Dodgson (Editing) was nominated for an ACE Eddie for her work on Despicable Me 3...
- 1 2 The Differences Between Film and Animation with Claire Dodgson. Webster University School of Communications. April 20, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Claire Dodgson - MUBI". MUBI. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
Lists Dodgson's credits, including Minions, Despicable Me 3, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
- ↑ "Claire Dodgson - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos". BookMyShow. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
Credited with early career work including editor on Charlie and Lola.
- ↑ "Claire Dodgson - Box Office Data". The Numbers. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
Category:Living people Category:British film editors Category:American film editors Category:Alumni of the National Film and Television School